- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Abu Dhabi
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 27% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Dirham 60 (C$16.65) | C$12.86 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 20 (C$5.63) | C$7.54 | 25% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Dirham 14.71 (C$4.08) | C$8.71 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.41 (C$1.50) | C$2.69 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10.25 (C$2.84) | C$3.26 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.50 (C$1.80) | C$5.18 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15.14 (C$4.20) | C$6.81 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8.64 (C$2.40) | C$3.92 | 39% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (C$1.41) | C$4.00 | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Dirham 7.57 (C$2.10) | C$2.93 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 57 (C$15.77) | C$16.86 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.29 (C$1.47) | C$2.28 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.44 (C$1.23) | C$1.92 | 36% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Dirham 9,000 (C$2,497) | C$1,313 | 90% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 275 (C$76) | C$195 | 61% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Dirham 275 (C$76) | C$47 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,857 (C$515) | C$551 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Dirham 493 (C$137) | C$129 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 49 (C$13.48) | C$8.86 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (C$10.27) | C$23 | 54% |
| Clothes | 48% | ||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 48% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Dirham 287 (C$80) | C$58 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Dirham 254 (C$70) | C$40 | 75% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Dirham 336 (C$93) | C$93 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Dirham 343 (C$95) | C$79 | 20% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 50% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,000 (C$26,911) | C$23,989 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.89 (C$0.52) | C$1.30 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 64 (C$17.88) | C$69 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Dirham 20 (C$5.61) | C$29 | 81% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 37% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Dirham 14.43 (C$4.00) | C$10.37 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 19.83 (C$5.50) | C$6.71 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 12.07 (C$3.35) | C$3.58 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 14.40 (C$4.00) | C$5.57 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8.14 (C$2.26) | C$2.87 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8.57 (C$2.38) | C$2.41 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (C$10.70) | C$23 | 53% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (C$53) | C$41 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 68 (C$18.92) | C$24 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 215 (C$60) | C$122 | 51% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Dirham 429 (C$119) | C$88 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 37 (C$10.30) | C$7.79 | 32% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 17.70 (C$4.91) | C$4.08 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Dirham 30 (C$8.32) | C$5.21 | 60% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 748 (C$208) | C$149 | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.96 (C$0.27) | C$0.53 | 49% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Dirham 353 (C$98) | C$56 | 74% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Dirham 8.07 (C$2.24) | C$12.67 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,719 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Halifax (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,750
in Halifax
you would need to make just about C$3,695
(Dirham 13,319)
in Abu Dhabi.